I like to watch music videos while I’m at the gym. Isn’t that quaint? MTV doesn’t play many music videos these days. I remember when it did. The first video the network aired when it debuted right after midnight on August 1, 1981, was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The Buggles need…
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Vintage Pick of the Day: Jean-Louis Scherrer Suit
A gorgeous blogger sent me a link to this vintage suit by Jean-Louis Scherrer ages ago, and suddenly the page is popping up in my browser all the time. I take that as a sign that the suit desperately wants to appear on my blog. The ruffle at the bottom kills me! I remember Scherrer…
Grow Your Own Vintage by Breaking the Rules
This might come as a shock to some of you no one, but I like to break the rules. That’s because a lot of rules are not hard-and-fast rules at all, but misinterpreted suggestions or theories. One of those is the need for eight glasses of water a day. Not true. Feel free to go…
eBay and Etsy Picks of the Day
Remember that so-hot, blue-leopard Lanvin dress from this post? A gorgeous acquaintance of mine is selling the short version on eBay. Unworn, with the tag showing the original retail price of $2,960 still attached! Click this link to check it out. And, as always, I’m going to remind you that if you want to win…
The Real Stuff
Madonna was wearing some awesome arm bands during her concerts this week. That reminded me I’d been meaning to share this real latex (not just latex-looking) arm band from Betty La Bamba with you. Keep an eye on Betty’s Etsy shop for other genuine latex items.
Fringe and Ruffles on Etsy
This One Is for the Vintage Lovahs
Where my vintage bitches at? Sharon Rose, Emmapeelpants and Cherie: this photo of an Ossie Clark dress is dedicated to you. I’m carrying my lace Prada bag I got this dress while I was out with the lovely Leah in March, and finally wore it out to dinner recently. If you like the idea of…